Our Tastes-- Yazoo Rye Saison

Sent to me via Junk, Rye Saison is Yazoo's offering at their 5th anniversary. The label is a departure from Linus's wife's murals to a full photo of his 5 year old little girl (with her hand in front of her face), a nice marketing twist to immortalize family on his life journey, after all every man yearns to leave a legacy, so that his legend may be told. This label speaks volumes to me. It's not just doing well but touching others (in family and outside) to leave a positive impact. Pouring a slightly cloudy mustard yellow with flat white head this one noses of anything other than rye. Immediately entering the mouth it attacks the tart buds and seems to leave a film on the teeth. It is a unique blend unto itself. Made with rye and pale malts, spice "American" hops (I assume Centennial or Cascade but Linus do love Amarillo) and a farmhouse yeast (which one day I'll get someone to define for me... french ((yes little "f", don't get me on that rant the last time the french needed proof Hitler was in downtown Paris)) yeast) perhaps a weak strain. A descent beer in its own right. Came in a nice BrewMasters Reserve 4-pack. This touches the realm of DFH Festina Peche. Most saisons brewed today have abvs of 5-8%. Have some just to say you tried it and supported an American micro!